Preconstruction Scheduler - Data Centers

Turner & Townsend; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Scheduler for its data center team in Raleigh, NC. The successful candidate will manage comprehensive project schedules, collaborate with teams, and ensure adherence to scheduling standards. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years in project scheduling, with a strong understanding of industry practices and software tools. This role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project scheduling, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Strong understanding of CPM and best scheduling practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules for projects.
• Conduct schedule analyses identifying risks and opportunities.
• Lead schedule review meetings and present forecasts.

Skills

Scheduling software proficiency (Primavera P6)

Data center and mission-critical project experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analysis and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Preconstruction Scheduler - Data Centers – Turner & Townsend

Join us as a Preconstruction Scheduler - Data Centers at Turner & Townsend. We are a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, dedicated to delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior level Preconstruction Scheduler to join our growing data center team. This role will support scheduling efforts for complex, hyperscale data center projects, developing, managing, and maintaining detailed construction and commissioning schedules, and ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including design, construction, and trade partners to ensure schedule integrity, risk mitigation, and performance tracking.

Data Center or related mission‑critical sector construction experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive integrated master schedules for data center projects from pre‑construction through construction hand‑off.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, cost managers, and trade partners to gather input, validate sequencing, and ensure schedule feasibility.
• Create and update multiple schedules for a variety of potential scopes for any given project, until lease signing.
• Conduct detailed schedule analysis to identify potential risks, delays, and opportunities for acceleration or optimization.
• Proactively implement recovery strategies and mitigation plans to maintain project milestones and contractual obligations.
• Facilitate and lead schedule review meetings, presenting updates, forecasts, and critical path analyses to internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project health, progress trends, and forecasting accuracy.
• Integrate subcontractor and vendor schedules into the master project schedule, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
• Support project controls functions including progress measurement, earned value analysis, and delay impact assessments.
• Provide schedule input for change orders, scope modifications, and claims analysis, ensuring accurate documentation and justification.
• Help establish and ensure adherence to client scheduling standards, tools, and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist client with transition from Microsoft Project to P6 EPPM scheduling tools.
• Support a dynamic and flexible client team that is on the cutting edge of data center development.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Proficiency in scheduling software, specifically Primavera P6 and knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction and construction sequencing, work breakdown structures, critical path method (CPM), and best scheduling practices.
• Experience with data center construction or mission‑critical infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools for KPI tracking and dashboard creation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project scheduling, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, high‑tech environments with aggressive timeliness.
• PMP, AACE PSP, PMI‑SP, or equivalent certification is a plus.

Additional Information

• On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients’ needs.

Equal Opportunity & EEO

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs will be treated as a direct application.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

To learn more about us, visit turnerandtownsend.com.